Charlie Christian and Bud Freeman ”I’ve Found a New Baby”

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Study classic swing solos from Charlie Christian, Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt, and Lester Young, and learn key guitar techniques that will help you create a voice of your own.

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SESSION 6: George Barnes, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” and ii–V licks.

In Part 2, Matt uses the three- and four-note arpeggios he’s given you in previous weeks to explore the mysteries of the ii–V progression and construct licks that are built to provide resolution.

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SESSION 5: Charlie Christian and Bud Freeman ”I’ve Found a New Baby”

Charlie Christian and Bud Freeman ”I’ve Found a New Baby”

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Charlie Christian and Bud Freeman ”I’ve Found a New Baby”

In Session 5, Matt teaches a tune in a minor key, “I’ve Found A New Baby,” and uses it to show you how to “harvest licks” in the style of Bud Freeman and Charlie Christian, with echoes of George Barnes. He starts by walking you through Charlie Christian’s January 15, 1941 solo on “I’ve Found A New Baby” with the Benny Goodman sextet. Then he shows you some ideas from saxophonist Bud Freeman’s playing on “I’ve Found A New Baby.” He also gives you a sheet of exercises: four-note arpeggios on the top four strings.

Charlie Christian, “I’ve Found a New Baby,” with the Benny Goodman Sextet

Bud Freeman, “I’ve Found a New Baby”

Bud Freeman and his Summa Cum Laude Orchestra, “I’ve Found a New Baby”

“I've Found a New Baby” Charlie Christian Solo Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers)

“I’ve Found a New Baby” Bud Freeman Licks Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers)

Four-Note Arpeggios - Top 3 Strings Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers)